Information provided by American Sociological Association
The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Replaces the Census Bureau publication (1878-2012).
Data.Census.gov is the new platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Create maps and reports from selected census statistics. 1790 to 1930: County, state and national data. 1940-2000: Census tract, county, state and national data. 2006- : ACS. Also includes religion data, U.S. Election data, UK Census 2011 data, and Ireland Religion data. Generate thematic maps for census tracts.
Use CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Wonder to find health related data for the United States
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration data portal. A part of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
"The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services."
This compilation consists of measures that have been developed by researchers at West Virginia University. They may be used for research or instructional purposes with no individualized permission.
Developed by Mark Stover at San Diego State University Library; deep indexing of books on tests and measures.
PDF explaining how to cite tests and reviews from Mental Measurements Yearbooks and Test Reviews